Articles by Brett and Kate McKay

back to columnists »

Driving in the Civilized 1950s

Brett and Kate McKay on a better-mannered, less governmental era.

Tags:

Read more
8/22/2015

How To Avoid Getting Your Pocket Picked

First, know their tricks.

Tags:

Read more
7/31/2015

Cravatology

The man’s visual guide to wearing ties properly.

Tags:

Read more
7/30/2015

Be an Old-School Gentlemen From Head-to-Toe

But beware of these 4 ugly dinner table habits.

Tags:

Read more
7/25/2015

Never Attempt the Comb-Over, Men

Accept and embrace your baldness, and look great.

Tags:

Read more
7/20/2015

How To Travel Like a Gentleman

Advice from 1875.

Tags:

Read more
6/20/2015

Can You Think on Your Feet?

The art of communicating under pressure.

Tags:

Read more
4/29/2015

How To Burglar-Proof Your Home

The complete guide to home security.

Tags:

Read more
4/24/2015

Do Real Men Wear Pink?

Yes, and they tend to be better educated, make more money, and get more compliments from women.

Tags:

Read more
3/25/2015

No More Mister Nice Guy

Stop being pushovers, men, say Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
2/14/2015

Train Your Brain, Men

11 exercises for concentration and focus, from Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
1/31/2015

The Humble Checklist

Brett and Kate McKay on a powerful tool to master the complexity of our lives.

Tags:

Read more
12/27/2014

Now That the Public Schools Have Banned Cursive

Here’s how to improve your penmanship, say Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
12/18/2014

Be Antifragile, Men

6 ways to make yourself more resilient. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
12/15/2014

How To Handle Being Out of Your Depth

6 tips from a successful con man.

Tags:

Read more
11/19/2014

22 Ways To Get a Better Night’s Sleep

Steps to prepare your mind and body.

Tags:

Read more
10/22/2014

What Every Man Should Know About Sleep

And how to get enough of the right kind. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
10/16/2014

How To Read Roman Numerals

Their empire may be gone, but their numbers live on, say Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
8/29/2014

Undo the Damage From Too Much Sitting

7 simple exercises.

Tags:

Read more
8/14/2014

Etiquette for Guys

Brett and Kate McKay on how to be an old-school gentleman.

Tags:

Read more
8/1/2014

Freedom, Adventure, Blissful Idleness

18 things every man should do this summer.

Tags:

Read more
7/8/2014

7 Letters To Write

In your own handwriting, before you turn 70.

Tags:

Read more
6/21/2014

Do You Carry a Pocket Knife?

Every man should.

Tags:

Read more
6/10/2014

How To Arm Wrestle and Win

Beat a stronger guy with some technique, speed, and strategy.

Tags:

Read more
6/3/2014

How To Shuffle a Deck of Cards

Like your granddad, and with a bit of flair. Illustration by Ted Slampyak.

Tags:

Read more
5/13/2014

10 Quiet Signs of Drowning

If he’s not thrashing about, you must act immediately to save his life. Illustration by Ted Slampyak.

Tags:

Read more
5/7/2014

How To Survive a Lightning Strike

Always use the 30/30 rule to seek protection, but here’s what to do if you can’t. Article by Ted Slampyak.

Tags:

Read more
4/28/2014

Knotology

Wearing a tie with style. Illustration by Ted Slampyak.

Tags:

Read more
4/11/2014

Hydration for the Apocalypse

Brett and Kate McKay on how to store water for long-term emergencies.

Tags:

Read more
4/3/2014

10 Ways To Help a Grieving Buddy

Harold Whitman on what you can do for a guy in sorrow.

Tags:

Read more
3/13/2014

9 Lessons From the Shark Tank

Brett and Kate McKay on becoming a successful entrepreneur.

Tags:

Read more
2/6/2014

How To Escape a Sinking Car

Memorize these 7 tips so you know exactly what to do. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
12/20/2013

The Rites of Manhood

Men need them, say Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
12/18/2013

Men, ‘Resilence’ Is Not Enough

You must become antifragile, say Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
12/6/2013

What Men Really Want

The 2013 guide to manly gifts. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
12/2/2013

Avoid Emotional Disaster

When your new love meets your family.

Tags:

Read more
11/28/2013

The Language of Manliness

So what if it’s out of style? Let’s bring it back, say Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
11/27/2013

How To Build a Backyard Fire Pit

And keep it secret. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
11/18/2013

Find Your Inner Gorilla

Cultivating the charisma of male power. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
11/14/2013

Got Charisma?

Brett and Kate McKay on the art of personal magnetism.

Tags:

Read more
11/8/2013

What Men Respect in Other Men

An argument from 1902 on being a gentleman. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
11/5/2013

Know Anybody Who Eats Like a Pig?

Table manners for those in your life who desperately need to learn some, from Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
10/30/2013

The Man’s Guide to New Family Traditions

60+ ideas to help inspire you to create your own. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
10/24/2013

The Child Is Father to the Man

9 habits young men should cultivate. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
10/1/2013

Are You Acting Like a True Man?

Embrace the part you’re given, no matter what it is, say Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
9/28/2013

Every Man Should Keep a Journal

That the NSA can’t read. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
9/16/2013

What Does It Mean To Be a Man?

80 quotes that illuminate the essence of manliness. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
9/11/2013

That First Dishonest Step

Brett and Kate McKay on maintaining your integrity.

Tags:

Read more
8/7/2013

How To Survive a Plane Crash

10 tips that could save your life. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
8/1/2013

Audemus Jura Nostra Defendere

Latin words and phrases every man should know. Article by Brett and Kate McKay.

Tags:

Read more
7/27/2013